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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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